Please double check the draws for your match time and location, as some have been altered. We are monitoring the weather overnight and will communicate by 6:30am if there are any delays. Doors open at 7:45am at Vanderbilt and 7:00am at Hadley...players may warm up on those courts before 8:00am matches begin.

Update 1/19 @ 7:00am: We have made the switch to our rain schedule. New match times will be published to draws by 9:00am. Please note the site next to the match time.

You do not need to check-in at Hadley Tennis Center before your first match if you are playing at a satellite site. We will check you in for the tournament at the satellite site.

1/17 @ 3:00 pm -- Draws and first match times have been published for Saturday. ***THESE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.***

We have a rain schedule in the event of a wash out on Saturday. The decision to switch to our rain schedule will be made at 8:00am Saturday morning, with new first match times published by 9:00am. If the rain schedule is necessary, all matches will be moved indoors using Hadley Tennis Center, Vanderbilt Currey Tennis Center, and Centennial Sportsplex on Saturday afternoon (starting at 2:00pm) and evening. The locations will be listed next to your match time on the draw, so please pay close attention. Addresses and directions will be posted to the tournament homepage.

Thanks in advance for your understanding and patience! We plan to complete a majority of the tournament either way by Sunday evening, with finals taking place on Monday.

Directions + Practice Courts

Below are directions and contact information for our satellite sites. You may call them to reserve indoor practice courts, but there is not a guarantee of availability.

Medical waiver and release forms will be required from all players. Click the More Info button to print, sign, and bring this form when your player checks in for the tournament..
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Sportsmanship Awards

Please inform your player(s) that our event will be recognizing good sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Players displaying good sportsmanship will be recognized and awarded daily. One boy and one girl will be selected by the tournament staff as Sportsmanship Award winners for the weekend.

Scoring Format

Singles: Best 2 out of 3 short sets to 4, win by two (set tiebreak at 4-4), with a set tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set. Doubles: One set to six, with a tiebreaker at 5-5.

**Singles and doubles will use no-ad scoring, receivers choice on game point**

Tournament Schedule

***CLICK MORE INFO LINK BELOW TO VIEW MEMO SENT TO ALL PARENTS ON 1/14. PLEASE E-MAIL THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE THIS***

Tournament play will begin Saturday...we will NOT play any matches on Friday. We ideally will begin with doubles matches Saturday morning, but the schedule is largely dependent on the weather and conditions. First match times will be published on the website by Thursday evening. Please note that match times are subject to change and all parties will be notified if a schedule change is made. This is important to note with inclement weather in the forecast this weekend.

The Southern Winter Level 1 events are sanctioned to be played outdoors, so please plan accordingly. We will be using indoor courts if necessary throughout the weekend. Please note that satellite indoor courts may be used this weekend, which will be indicated on the draw with directions posted on this tournament home page.
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Tournament Seedings

Seedings were done using the Southern standings list published 1/15/19

2019 Event Information

The 2019 10U Winter L1 Central Championships will be held at Hadley Park Tennis Center*. The center features 9 completely refurbished outdoor hard courts and 4 brand new indoor courts.

Hadley Park Tennis Center1037 28th Avenue NorthNashville, TN 37208

*The tournament may use a satellite site with additional indoor courts if necessary.
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**ATTENTION SEMIFINALISTS**

PLEASE NOTE: The semi-finalists from the boys and girls divisions will be invited to attend a 10&Under Early Development Camps and Team Competition on January 26-27 in Peachtree Corners, GA. Semi-finalists from the West and East Championships will also be invited. This event will be sanctioned as a Southern Level 1A.

All Players must have a Birth Certificate on file in the Southern Office for proof of US Citizenship. Green cards will be accepted, but passports will not.

This event is restricted to the following Jr. players: U.S. Citizens; Permanent Resident Aliens; Diplomats, Refugees/Asylees; CTA. Refer to USTA Regulation III.A.2a. For questions regarding if your player’s Birth Certificate is on file, or to submit a Birth Certificate, email townsend@sta.usta.com and be sure to include the players’ name, USTA number, and current City/State.

Welcome

Welcome to the USTA Southern Winter Level 1 10&Under Central Championships! Players eligible by age and Youth Progression level from Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee may enter this event.

Limited Entries

Please note, the tournament is limited to 32 players in the boys and girls divisions. Selections for the tournament will be done using the USTA Southern 10U standings list.

A 32 player Compass Draw will be used for the Boys and Girls singles divisions. Doubles will be offered as well. Our goal is to guarantee as many matches as possible, so draw formats are subject to change, per recommendation of the Tournament Committee.

Hotel

Hotel StormUSTA members have access to discounted hotel rates with Hotel Storm's service. Use promo code "southern" to book at discounted rates.

AirBnBMany visitors to town prefer making accommodations with AirBnB to find affordable and convenient lodging in the greater Nashville area. Please contact the tournament director if you have any questions about lodging and accommodations.

Notes

Player Selection Type

Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.

Entry Type

Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, January 06, 2019 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.

Quick Reference

In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 700092619 from the searchable schedule homepage.